Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe

A white plate filled with shell pasta in a cherry tomato sauce, garnished with small herbs. At the top of the image, there is bold white text that reads "CHERRY TOMATO PASTA.
5 from 3 votes

If you like pasta with tomato sauce, you’ll be surprised how this cherry tomato sauce makes this sauce much butter. Quick, easy and delicious pasta with cherry tomato sauce.

A white plate filled with shell pasta in a cherry tomato sauce, garnished with small herbs. At the top of the image, there is bold white text that reads "CHERRY TOMATO PASTA.

Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe

5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
WORK TIME 30 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 yields

Ingredients
 

  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2-3 Garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 lbs. 900g Cherry tomatoes
  • Water
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Chili flakes optional
  • Basil leaves chopped
  • 300 g Pasta of your choice
  • Parmesan/pecorino

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. In a large pan add olive oil and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring, for 30 seconds.
    2. Add cherry tomatoes, stir well. Add 1/4 cup of water to prevent garlic from burning. Cook over medium-heat, stirring and mashing occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft. If needed more water.
    3. Meanwhile fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and bring to a boil. Add your favorite pasta and cook to al dente.
    4. To the sauce add salt, pepper, basil and red chili flakes and stir.
    5. Add drained pasta and 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, toss to combine. Grate some cheese and serve.

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2 Comments

    1. The Cooking Foodie says:

      Thank you!

      April 15, 2024
5 from 3 votes (3 ratings without comment)

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